Suspect arrested over farmer’s killing, kidnapping in Niger
The police said Godwin Yahaya was arrested following allegations by rescued kidnapping victims that he conspired with kidnappers to abduct the farmer.
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OPay discloses $532.9 million short-term investment portfolio ahead of US IPO
OPay Limited has disclosed a short-term investment portfolio valued at $532.94 million as of June 30, 2026, with much of the portfolio placed through Nigerian asset management companies ahead of its proposed US initial public offering (IPO). The post OPay discloses $532.9 million...
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NPFL: Plateau United hit with injury blow ahead of Kano Pillars clash
Plateau United will be without four players for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday eight clash against Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. The absentees are Monami Vongsuou, ThankGod Chinemeze, Seiyefa Jackson and Utim Ikowem. Vongsuou and Chinemeze have been ...
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2027: Charly Boy reacts as Asari Dokubo asks Tinubu to ‘surrender’ over hardship
A former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Nigerian Delta, MEND, Asari Dokubo, has asked President Bola Tinubu to surrender, saying that the economic situation in Nigeria is unbearable. Singing a war song, Asari said it was obvious that the President cannot fight...
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Four parties missing as INEC lists 15 governorship candidates in Bauchi
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party are missing from the list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election. The commission’s l...
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2027 Polls: Don’t fall for scammers, desperate politicians – Ahmadu
The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Ahmadu, has urged Nigerians to beware of scammers and desperate politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ahmadu gave the advice in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. He urged voters to scrutinise political pro...
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ADC Leadership Crisis: What courts have decided, what remains unresolved
PREMIUM TIMES examines court decisions, the outstanding legal questions and their possible implications for the ADC in the 2027 elections. The post ADC Leadership Crisis: What courts have decided, what remains unresolved appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Int’l day of girl child: NACTAL commends Abiodun, raises alarm over out-of-school girls
The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, NACTAL, in Ogun State has commended the State Government for its interventions for the girl child. It, however, raised alarm over the rising number of out-of-school street girls vulnerable to trafficking and abuse. The Stat...
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Firm donates mental health drugs, contraceptives to Bauchi
Plan International Nigeria has donated psychotropic medications, family planning commodities and drugs used to treat sexually transmitted infections to the Bauchi State Government as part of activities marking the 2026 World Mental Health Day. The commodities were handed over on ...
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Fuel Discount: Makinde asks Tinubu to release petroleum pricing template
Governor Makinde's demand comes as NNPC Limited extends its petrol discount until 31 October, describing the measure as temporary relief rather than a restoration of fuel subsidy. The post Fuel Discount: Makinde asks Tinubu to release petroleum pricing template appeared first on ...
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Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The org...
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SERAP Sues CBN Over Alleged $6.23m, ₦1.63trn Unaccounted Public Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its alleged failure to account for $6.23 million in election-related funds and more than ₦1.63 trillion in other public funds flagged in the Auditor-General of the Federat...
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2027: North-central state governors endorse Tinubu for re-election
At a rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the leaders urged political stakeholders to respect the power-rotation arrangement between northern and southern Nigeria. The post 2027: North-central state governors endorse Tinubu for re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....